Motorist charged in road death of 13-year old girl cyclist

Durham Police officers have laid charges against the driver involved in a fatal collision involving a 13-year-old cyclist in Ajax.

Last November 7, members from West Division were dispatched to a collision involving a cyclist and motor vehicle on Stevensgate Drive near Rossland Road West in Ajax.

It was reported that a black 2020 Hyundai Sante Fe was turning from Stevensgate Drive onto Rossland Road West when it struck a cyclist riding westbound through a marked crossride. The rider of the bicycle, a 13-year-old female from Ajax was fatally injured as a result of the collision. The driver of the Hyundai was uninjured and remained on the scene. Police attended and conducted an investigation.

On Monday January 13th, the driver of the Hyundai was charged by police. The driver, a 44-year-old female from Ajax was charged with Careless Driving Causing Death under the Highway Traffic Act.

Police did not provide the name or say whether the suspect was held for bail or released on an undertaking.

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to call D/Cst. Rayne of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5256.

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